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What are the legal consequences for contempt of court and destruction of property that you were to receive in the property settlement?
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∙ 14y ago
The answer to this question cannot be known. The presiding judge will have the final answer on this. The person that destroyed the property is probably chargeable with civil contempt of court, which carries no jail time - but also possibly for the criminal charge of destruction of property.
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What are the consequences for destruction of property?
Answer may depend upon who owned it (you, someone else, partly yours), why you had it (borrowed, entrusted), how destruction occurred (malicious, reckless, negligent, unforeseeable accident), what type of property it was (irreplaceable, valuable to all, sentimental value only, intangible property), and where it occurred (which state/country), among other things.
What if you don't pay divorce settlement?
You can be found in contempt of court. Each State, county and even Judge treats contempt differently. Some may issue a fine, others may garnish wages, sign over the property by court order, or even place an offender in jail.
Can i file Chapter 7 to get out of paying my ex for property settlement?
If that's the only reason to file for bankruptcy, probably not. ALL debts must be listed and treated equally, so if you want to get the ordered property settlement discharged, all your other debts must also be proposed for discharge. Even if you get a discharge on the property settlement, which may not be possible in certain bankruptcy court districts of states, you will be open to contempt charges in the divorce court and still be required to pay the settlement. To be sure, consult a local experienced bankruptcy lawyer.
What group do you associate with the destruction of property?
the Valdas reputation was so bad that we called it the destruction of property
Is it illegal for one spouse to sell assets without the others consent before divorce?
If done in anticipation of altering the property settlement the selling spouse might be held in contempt of court for disposing of the assets before settlement.
Destruction of property?
Vandalism
Is contempt of property repayment criminal or civil?
Are you asking, "Is contempt of an order to repay someone for property criminal or civil?" If yes - - it means what it implies - - if you refuse/fail to pay you are in contempt of the COURT'S Order. Judge's don't like to have their orders disobeyed and they can impose civil penalties up to, and including, fines and jail.
Is destruction of property a violent crime?
yes
What group do we associate with the destruction property?
burgundy
What describes the definition of intentiolnal distruction of property?
Intentional destruction of property is vandalism.
Can a divorced spouse claim ex-husband's property after his death if there was a property settlement during the divorce?
It depends on the specific terms of the property settlement and any subsequent agreements or court orders. Generally, if the settlement specified that the divorced spouse relinquishes any claim to the ex-husband's property after his death, they would not be able to claim it. However, if the settlement did not address this issue or if there were changes made to the agreement afterwards, it is possible that the divorced spouse could still claim the property.
How is property settlement is determined after divorce in kenya?
The property settlement after a divorce in Kenya is determined to state, that a woman The law states that women are entitled a equal share of property if they can determine that they contributed to a share of the property doing the marriage.
